.........................Sailing directions.
Orange Beach is in between Gulf Shores and Perdido Key on the Gulf of Mexico in Alabama. Closest major city to the west is Mobile,Al. approx. 60 miles. Nearest major city to the east is Pensacola,Fl. approx. 35 miles. Nearest interstate Hwy I-10. Major local Hwy 59

From I-10: Take the Loxley exit 44 south.This is Hwy- 59. You can stay on 59 all the way south to Gulf Shores and follow my Gulf Shores directions below or take the Foley Beach Express which by-passes Foley and is much faster, however there is a $3.00 toll charge..Presuming you prefer the faster way, take the Foley Beach Express all the way to Canal Rd. in Orange Beach. You'll turn left (east) on Canal Rd. Go about 1 1/2 miles and turn left ( north) on Gulf Bay Rd. ( See Lesters Restaurant on northeast corner). Go 1 mile, ignore dead-end sign, see tower clock and our sign on right, turn in driveway by clock! (50 min's from I-10).

From Gulf Shores: If you are staying on the west beach or near 182 and 59,:go about 1 mile north on 59 and turn right (east) on 180 (by Hazels). You'll stay on 180 up to a stop sign where you can only turn right. This is Canal Rd and still called 180. Go about 5 miles, note as you pass Foley Beach Express light and go 1 1/2 miles more, turn left (north) on Gulf Bay Rd. ( See Lesters Restaurant on northeast corner). Go 1 mile, ignore dead-end sign, see tower clock and our sign on right, turn in driveway by clock! ( 15 - 20 min's)

Or, From State Park area, Gulf Shores, go east on Beach Blvd. 182, about 6 or 7 miles and turn left (north) on Orange Beach Blvd. (161). Go to end (about 2 miles), turn left (west) on Canal (180), go 1 mile , turn right on Gulf Bay Rd. (See Lesters Restaurant on northeast corner). Go 1 mile, ignore dead-end sign, see tower clock and our sign on right, turn in driveway by clock! ( 15 - 20 min's).

From Ft. Morgan: If you are staying at the Plantation or the Beach Club, take 180 east and cross over 59 staying on 180.You'll stay on 180 up to a stop sign where you can only turn right. This is Canal Rd and still called 180. Go about 5 miles, note as you pass Foley Beach Express light and go 1 1/2 miles more, turn left (north) on Gulf Bay Rd. ( See Lesters Restaurant on northeast corner). Go 1 mile, ignore dead-end sign, see tower clock and our sign on right, turn in driveway by clock! ( 35-45 min's).

From Perdido Key and Pensacola: You'll sail west on 182 (Perdido Beach Blvd) past the FloraBama into Alabama. About 1 mile after the Alabama Point Bridge, turn right (north) on Orange Beach Blvd.(161). Go to end (about 2 miles), turn left (west) on Canal (180), go 1 mile , turn right on Gulf Bay Rd. ( See Lesters Restaurant on northeast corner). Go 1 mile, ignore dead-end sign, see tower clock and our sign on right, turn in driveway by clock! ( 15 - 20 min's from Perdido Key) ( Allow at least 45 min's from Pensacola)..